Top 14 People with the Slimmest Waists in the World

Nerina Orton is known for having the world's smallest waist. She hails from Birmingham, England. At 23 years old, Nerina has a waist measurement of just 40cm. She shares that she started wearing a corset at 14, and has often been concerned about the impact on her health. Nerina, an amateur dancer, was determined to achieve her dream waistline, even wearing the corset while sleeping. Without it, her waist measures 56cm.

Polaire, born Emilie Marie Bouchard on May 14, 1874, was a famous French singer and actress in the early 20th century. She is renowned for her incredibly tiny waist, measuring only 12 to 14 inches (around 40cm). Polaire began her career at 17 as a singer in cafes and quickly rose to fame.

Her ultra-small waist, achieved through the use of tight corsets, became the envy of many European women at the time. Her hourglass figure was further complemented by a full bust and hips. Polaire's body was admired during an era when photo editing wasn't as advanced, adding to her legendary status. In addition to her perfect hourglass shape, Polaire possessed captivating beauty with harmonious features: a high nose, deep-set large eyes, and long, flowing hair.

Most women around the world dream of an hourglass figure. But for 27-year-old model Kelly Lee Dekay from New York, achieving a tiny waist became an obsession. For the past seven years, instead of working out, Kelly has been narrowing her waist to just 40cm, using a steel-boned corset tightly fastened around her body.

In the past, Kelly had a more tomboyish figure and often felt insecure. After deciding to 'train' her waist with a corset, she gained a new level of confidence. She shares, "I was fascinated by the beautiful outfits worn by comic book characters. I knew I couldn’t achieve their measurements, so I started using fabric and laces to constrict my body."

Dita Von Teese, born in 1972, is widely known for her work as a burlesque dancer, fashion designer, model, writer, and actress from the United States. Despite being 45 years old, she maintains the physique of a woman in her twenties.

Additionally, she is famous for having a tiny waist measuring 42cm, a result of many years of waist training with corsets. Dita's natural waist, once 56cm, has shrunk to 42cm due to the use of corsets. Even without the corset, her 56cm waist would still be considered quite enviable by many.

Ann Ward, born in 1991, is from Texas, USA, and rose to fame after participating in the 2010 season of Next Top Model. She holds the record for having one of the smallest waists in the world at just 46cm. Standing at 1.88m tall and weighing 45kg, Ann made a lasting impression on viewers with her performance in the competition, ultimately winning the title that year.

Achieving the perfect hourglass figure is a dream for many women, and Romanie Smith is no exception. However, her obsession with the ideal figure became a fixation that led this 20-year-old to tighten her waist with a constricting corset for hours each day.

In her quest to earn the title of "World's Smallest Waist," Romanie has committed to wearing a corset for 6 hours daily. Currently residing in Essex, England, she has achieved a waist measurement of just 46cm. Hoping to break the current world record, she aims to reduce her waist further to 38cm through continued training.

At 31 years old, Sophia Vegas holds the title of having the "smallest waist in the world" with an astonishing measurement of just 47cm. However, Sophia's tiny waist was not achieved naturally. Rumors suggest that the platinum-haired beauty underwent a painful surgery to remove four ribs in order to create a Barbie-doll-like hourglass figure. She also enhanced her bust to a size 70K (the largest cup size that is rarely seen) and underwent a nose job, with plans for future surgery to increase her hip size.

While many admire Sophia Vegas' extreme body proportions, the stark contrast between her bust, waist, and hips leaves some people uneasy. In certain photos, the 31-year-old 'living doll' appears less alluring and more unsettling, with a distorted waistline. Some even compare her appearance to that of a sex doll, though Sophia proudly embraces the life-threatening changes she's made to achieve her dream body.

Aleira Avendano spent six consecutive years wearing a corset for 23 hours a day to achieve her perfect waist of 50.8 cm. She even considers the corset to be like a second skin.

Not only does Aleira have a record-breaking tiny waist, but she also boasts an ample bust and hips. Despite doctors warning that waist training could severely affect her health, Aleira has continued her regimen to maintain a perfectly sculpted hourglass figure.

Originally from Venezuela, Aleira admits that she is completely obsessed with waist trainers: "I only take it off for an hour to rest and shower," she explains. The model began waist training as a teenager.

Romanian model Ioana Spangenberg, who stands at 1.67 meters tall, is known for her tiny waist of just 50.8 cm. Unlike many women with record-breaking waist sizes, her figure is completely natural, achieved without the aid of waist trainers. Despite consuming a diet high in fats, Ioana has managed to maintain a slim frame, weighing only 38kg at 31 years old.

Valeria Lukyanova, a 23-year-old woman from Russia, is famous for her doll-like appearance and her incredibly tiny waist of just 51 cm. She has earned a reputation as one of the most recognizable internet celebrities in Russia and is also considered one of the women with the smallest waists in the world, a feat she achieved after wearing a waist trainer for six consecutive years.

Astana Anna Targoniy boasts a tiny waist measuring 54 cm. However, her weight is a notable concern. Standing at 1.73 meters tall, she weighs only 50 kg. Anna shares that she maintains a strict fitness and diet regimen to keep her body in shape.

At 23 years old, Astana Anna Targoniy is currently a model. To achieve her doll-like figure, she has pursued a professional athletic career since childhood. Her stunning physique is the result of rigorous training in various disciplines such as cardio, dance, stretching, ballet, and gymnastics.

Ethel Granger, born in 1905 and passing in 1982, is renowned for having the world's smallest waist at an astonishing 33 cm. Hailing from Cambridgeshire, England, her record-breaking waist was recognized by the Guinness World Records in 1939, and she remains the holder of the smallest waist in history.

Cathie Jung, born in 1937 and based in the U.S., is also considered one of the women with the smallest waistlines in the world. Standing at 1.72 meters, she boasts an incredible 38 cm waist. Without her corset, her waist measures 53.34 cm. According to Cathie, she started wearing a corset at the age of 38, an age when achieving such a figure seems almost impossible, and she has worn it continuously for over 30 years.

24-year-old Michele Kobke from Berlin, Germany, is also recognized for having one of the smallest waists in the world. Over the course of 3 years, Michele managed to shrink her waist from 64 cm to just 40 cm by wearing a corset every day, even while sleeping. Despite having a waist smaller than most international supermodels, Michele still aims to reduce it further to 38 cm, following in the footsteps of Cathie Jung, who also has a 38 cm waist. However, with such an extremely tiny waist, Michele, like others, faces serious health risks.